Hello
 
So I have a Z97 Classified, an i7-4790k and G-Skill F3-2800C12Q-16GTXDG. The mobo can handle up to 2666Mhz RAM, this is 2800. So to the best of my knowledge I need to either overclock my CPU or underclock my RAM. I have no real idea how to do either properly.
 
Can anyone help me? If you need any more information just ask but you'll probably need to tell me how to find it.
 
Thanks

Prophaniti
Hello
 
So I have a Z97 Classified, an i7-4790k and G-Skill F3-2800C12Q-16GTXDG. The mobo can handle up to 2666Mhz RAM, this is 2800. So to the best of my knowledge I need to either overclock my CPU or underclock my RAM. I have no real idea how to do either properly.
 
Can anyone help me? If you need any more information just ask but you'll probably need to tell me how to find it.
 
Thanks

If you are uncomfortable with overclocking, you can leave it at 2666, which is the highest base multiplier for the IMC (Integrated memory Controller). 
So first off, I recommend making sure your BIOS is the most recent version.
Next, go here:  http://www.evga.com/support/manuals/files/BIOS/152-HR-E979_BIOS_Guide.pdf
Read page 3-6 this covers the dashboard section of the BIOS and how to read all the data on the top.
Next, go to page 11, you get there by clicking on Memory at the top, or navigating there by the RIGHT Arrow key.
Some RAM will have 1 others will have 2 XMP profiles, these are basically presets for setting up your RAM.  Look at them both, you want to select one that shows 2666 or 2667 (same thing, sometimes XMP will round the number as the speed is technically 2666.66666666.....).  Once this is set, check the top of the dashboard where you see your multiplier, as long as it still says xxX100 (xx as different procs have a different multiplier) you are fine and no substantial overclock has been done.  Also, verify that the DIMM voltage is the same as what is posted on either the DIMMs themselves or on the memory's packaging.
Save and exit, go back into the BIOS and make sure everything looks correct, at this point everything you would need to confirm is on the dashboard at the top.
 
There are some small risks, that speed is still overclocking and not all IMCs will do it, more often than not they will be fine though.  If you come up with any issues, post here or in the overclocking section and we will assist.  Sometimes there is small tuning to help, other times, it needs the clocks reduced, but we can handle that if it becomes an issue.
 
 
BTW, WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!

Is it recommended to use both cpu power connections ?  

Cool GTX

oG kill3r
Is it recommended to use both cpu power connections ?  

No,
 
That would only be needed with Extreme cooling / subzero -- crazy OC
 
But I would use the supplemental PCIe 6-pin power, to ensure enough PCIe power for your Titan

Thanks ... stable at 4.7ghz @ 1.240v with single cpu power connection , added the second cpu power connection and had to add more voltage to get it stable  that's why i asked . Second cpu power disconnected now .   

Cool GTX

oG kill3r
Is it recommended to use both cpu power connections ?  

No,
 
That would only be needed with Extreme cooling / subzero -- crazy OC
 
But I would use the supplemental PCIe 6-pin power, to ensure enough PCIe power for your Titan

 
Really thats interesting. I was told to use both if you can. But if you notice a reduction in voltage going with only 1, I guess I'll give it a go. Have had it running with 2 for over a year now. Wonder if it can hinder a normal overclock. IE getting 4.9ghz over 4.8.